“In March, this was an old print shop,” said Artistic Director Greg Hinojosa.

The shop was broken into several smaller spaces. Most of the interior walls were removed to create an open playing space.

There is also a small lobby, where the box office will be. Originally, there were plans for the black box and the main stage to share a single box office, but that idea was scrapped. The new space, which is to the left of the main stage box office, will sell its own tickets.

The new theater, which will seat about 120, is a flexible space, allowing for a variety of seating configurations.

“Our goal is that every time you come and experience a show, it's going to look different,” said Hinojosa.

Among other things, he'd like to offer dinner or dessert for shows that lend themselves to that sort of thing.

And the space will be available as a rental for private functions.

The first few shows in the black box — “Pillowman,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and “Eurydice” — were selected before Hinojosa came onboard. He has announced a lineup for 2013, including “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” and “Frost/Nixon,” but those shows are still in flux.

“We don't know what our audience is going to be yet,” he said.

For reservations or information about the Woodlawn Black Box Theater, call 210-267-8388 or visit woodlawntheatre.com.